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Wis. Stat. § 255.01 (2026)

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255.01255.01 Definitions. In this chapter:
255.01(1)(1) “Chronic disease” means any disease, illness, impairment or other physical condition that requires health care and treatment over a prolonged period and, although amenable to treatment, is irreversible and frequently progresses to increasing disability or death.
255.01(2)(2) “Injury” means damage to the human body that is the result of some acute exposure to harm. “Injury” includes all of the following:
255.01(2)(a)(a) Unintentional injuries including physical damage resulting from transportation-related crashes, fires, burns, submersion, suffocation, falls, natural and environmental factors and occupational hazards and exposures.
255.01(2)(b)(b) Intentional injuries, including physical damage resulting from deliberate assault by one person on another or self-inflicted acts.
255.01(2m)(2m) “Research” means a systematic investigation through scientific inquiry, including development, testing, and evaluation, that is designed to develop or contribute to generalizable knowledge.
255.01(2n)(2n) “Researcher” means a person who performs research.
255.01(3)(3) “Risk assessment” means the measurement and evaluation of specific lifestyle and environmental conditions to determine the presence of, and the extent of the threat resulting from, these factors that may increase the risk of developing chronic disease.
255.01 HistoryHistory: 1993 a. 27; 2009 a. 28.
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 5 cases, 1927–1981 · leading case: Carter v. Jury Comm'n of Greene Cty., 396 U.S. 320 (1970).
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Carter v. Jury Comm'n of Greene Cty., 396 U.S. 320 (1970). · cites it 6× “§ 21-201 (1956); Wis. Stat. Ann. § 255.01 (1) (Supp. 1969).”
State v. Coble, 301 N.W.2d 221 (Wis. 1981). · cites it 6× “In 1949 (sec. 255.01, Stats. 1949), the phrase "not infirm or decrepit" in the list of qualifications was replaced by the phrase "not infirm," and the phrase "men of good character, approved integrity and sound judgment" was amended to read "of good character and sound judgment.”
State v. Bond, 163 N.W.2d 601 (Wis. 1969). · cites it 2× “After an interview with the prospective jurors, the commissioners put the names of those who are qualified to serve as jurors under sec. 255.01, Stats., into separate envelopes pursuant to sec.”
State v. Burnett, 141 N.W.2d 221 (Wis. 1966). “Near the close of the hearing counsel pointed out alleged violations of procedure required by sec. 255.01, Stats., governing the selection of jurors.”
State v. Wescott, 217 N.W. 283 (Wis. 1927). · cites it 2× “13 requires that grand jurors shall “possess the necessary legal qualifications for jury duty as prescribed in section 255.01.” Sec. 255.02 enumerates a list of persons who are exempt from jury service.”
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